Supercharged Gasser

[kingfish254]

I think it looks much better with a nanner that a regular seat. It just fits the vibe of the bike so much better.

 

[horsefarmer]

Update 6-9-15
Changed out seat and bars / gooseneck.

Took it on a test hop today and actually had a car stop me and said "nice bike"

More comfortable for me to ride this sprung seat than the nanner which was HARD.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

It is starting to develop it's own attitude now, starting to gel together!

Luke.

 

[horsefarmer]

Thanks! Now I've got to add the "Gasser" details - Scoop, exhaust and tank.

Looking for inspiration, found this cool video of drag racing - 1959 NHRA Nationals in Detroit...

 

[outsider13]

How about Drag bars with metal flake grips [ like the gasser steering wheels ]

 

[OddJob]

...big ol' headlight strapped between the fork legs down close to the front tire?...like on that hotrod dragster in the vid...

 

[horsefarmer]

How about Drag bars with metal flake grips [ like the gasser steering wheels ]

...big ol' headlight strapped between the fork legs down close to the front tire?...like on that hotrod dragster in the vid...

Lots of good Ideas! Thanks.
Gotta dig around and see what I can scrounge.

 

[horsefarmer]

I think it looks much better with a nanner that a regular seat. It just fits the vibe of the bike so much better.

Riding around last weekend and everybody says wheres the ape hangers? wheres the banana seat? So they are coming back!
Banana seat is well worn from the remains of a 1969 Roll fast Scoot.

Pretty sad looking shape and almost no padding left.
Lucky for me it's a Troxel - the kind that comes apart with 2 steel tabs.

Inner pan is even galvanized steel!

Rummaging around in the garage I found the factory bench seat upholstery from a 1982 Chevy S-10 that I put buckets in many years ago. Awesome red velour tuck and roll!

So a little spray contact cement and...

Nice cushy seat for the gasser!

 

[Kevin Kanouff]

Riding around last weekend and everybody says wheres the ape hangers? wheres the banana seat? So they are coming back!
Banana seat is well worn from the remains of a 1969 Roll fast Scoot.

Pretty sad looking shape and almost no padding left.
Lucky for me it's a Troxel - the kind that comes apart with 2 steel tabs.

Inner pan is even galvanized steel!

Rummaging around in the garage I found the factory bench seat upholstery from a 1982 Chevy S-10 that I put buckets in many years ago. Awesome red velour tuck and roll!

So a little spray contact cement and...

Nice cushy seat for the gasser!

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[kingfish254]

SEXY!
BOW CHICKA WOW WOW

 

[horsefarmer]

 

[Yooperman]

GM would approve! Can not wait to see it on the bicycle.


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[horsefarmer]

No pic today but got sissy bar mounted - wasn't sure if all the thick upholstery would screw it up but no it just fit! Found these guys on youtube the other day and think they are cool. Rock Sugar - they do mash-ups of 80's heavy metal and pop lyrics - check em out.

 

[horsefarmer]

Update 6-24-15 Bananna seat and apes back for good & added headlight.
Gasser should be street legal so headlight.

Without the light just looks too plain...

 

[jasper87]

Lookin sweet Love the "street legal" headlight

 

[kingfish254]

Definitely should keep teh light

 

[LukeTheJoker]

The light makes the bike, very cool!

Luke.

 

[order99]

That headlight is PERFECT!!

One question though-given the current stance of your Gasser (which I love, mind you) are you worried about wheelies? Because if so, I don't think a set of wheelie parts would hurt your current look in the least...

 

[SoulGarageOH]

That's a wild looking ride.


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[horsefarmer]

Thanks!, It's getting there. Cant decide if I should paint ir "nice", Go for patina/rust or get rid of all the paint and "age" it with salt/vinegar....